HO Scale AC Steam Locomotives

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 52 heavy freight steam locomotive with a type K4 T30 solid-frame tender. Black/red basic paint scheme. Witte smoke deflectors. Pilot truck with solid wheels. Loco road number 52 6884. The loco looks as it did around 1951.

Highlights

  • Type K4 T30 solid-frame tender with new tooling.
  • In keeping with the prototype, the tender has no trucks.
  • The wheel sets are mounted on the tender with lateral play.
  • The buffer heights on loco and tender conform to NEM specifications.
  • The model includes an mfx+ World of Operation digital decoder and a variety of operating and sound functions.
  • Intricate running gear made of metal, with a mostly clear view between the running gear and boiler.
  • High-performance motor with flywheel, mounted in the boiler.
  • a buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.


Model: The loco has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has a controlled high-performance motor with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 5 axles driven. Traction tires. The locomotive and solid-frame tender are constructed mostly of metal. Prepared for installation of a 7226 smoke generator kit. The dual headlights change over with the direction of travel. These and the smoke generator kit that can be installed in the loco will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The cab lighting is also digitally controllable. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white LEDs. a buffer capacitor is fitted. Close coupling with a guide mechanism between the loco and tender. The rear of the tender and front of the loco have close couplers with NEM pockets and guide mechanisms. The buffer height conforms to NEM specifications. The minimum radius for operation is 360 mm / 14-3/16". Protective piston sleeves, brake hoses, and imitation screw couplers are included.
Length over buffers 26.4 cm / 10-3/8".


Digital Functions

  ControlUnit MobileStation MobileStation 2 CentralStation 1/2 CentralStation 3/2*
Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s) * * * * *
Smoke generator contact * * * * *
Steam locomotive op. sounds * * * * *
Locomotive whistle * * * * *
Direct control * * * * *
Sound of squealing brakes off   * * * *
Engineer's cab lighting   * * * *
Whistle for switching maneuver   * * * *
air Pump   * * * *
Letting off Steam     * * *
Sound of coal being shoveled     * * *
Tipping grate     * * *
Injectors     * * *
Water Pump     * * *
Sanding     * * *
Replenishing coal     * * *
Replenishing water         *
Replenishing sand         *
"Switcher Double ""a"" Light"         *
Switching range + switching light         *
Generator Sounds         *
Special sound function         *
Rail Joints         *
Safety Valve         *
Sound of Couplers Engaging         *
Bell         *

* New features of the Central Station 2 (Part No. 60213, 60214 or 60215) with the software update 4.2

** New features of the Mobile Station 2 (Part No. 60657/66955) with the Software Update 3.55

release
2026 New Item
scale
HO
category
AC Steam Locomotives
era
Era III (1945-1970)
Nationality
Germany
Railway
DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn)
Availability
2nd Qtr. 2026
our product code
39535
UPC/EAN
4001883395357
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Scale: HO    Era: 3    
Country: Germany
our price
$179.95 USD
MSRP $199.00 USD
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